Imagine a dish that transforms the humble onion into a mouthwatering masterpiece, where crispy bacon, golden hash browns, and melted cheese come together in one irresistible bite. This isn't just another side dish—it's a culinary adventure that will revolutionize your dinner table and have your family begging for seconds. Get ready to discover a recipe that's both ingenious and incredibly delicious, turning simple ingredients into a gourmet experience that will make you the star of any meal!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 large onions
- 2 cups hashed brown potatoes
- 4 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This will ensure that your onions cook evenly and develop a nice, tender texture.
- Prepare the onions by cutting off the tops and bottoms to create a flat surface. Carefully hollow out the insides of the onions using a spoon or a melon baller, leaving about 1/2 inch of the onion shell intact. Make sure to save the onion insides for later use.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon strips until they are crispy. Once cooked, remove them from the skillet and place them on a paper towel to drain excess fat. Crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the hollowed-out onion insides and sauté them for about 5 minutes until they become soft and translucent. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the hashed brown potatoes to the skillet with the sautéed onion insides. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the crumbled bacon and shredded cheese. Mix everything well until the cheese begins to melt and the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Carefully fill each hollowed-out onion with the hashed brown potato mixture, pressing down slightly to pack the filling. Place the filled onions upright in a baking dish.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. This will allow the onions to become tender while keeping the filling warm and melty.
- After 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to allow the tops to brown slightly.
- Once done, remove the onions from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious onions filled with hashed brown potatoes and bacon!
Tips
- Choose large, firm onions with thick walls for the best stuffing results.
- When hollowing out onions, be gentle to maintain the structural integrity of the shell.
- Pat your hash browns dry before cooking to ensure maximum crispiness.
- Use thick-cut bacon for more robust flavor and crunchier texture.
- Don't overfill the onions—leave a little room for the ingredients to meld together.
- For extra richness, consider adding a splash of cream to your potato mixture.
- If you prefer a vegetarian version, replace bacon with smoked paprika or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Let the onions rest for 3-5 minutes after baking to allow the filling to set.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 15g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 45mg
